Insight and recommendations from several advisory boards and commissions help to bring a community-wide perspective to New Hope policy discussions.
Each of New Hope’s four standing advisory groups focus on a different range of issues. Local residents and business people are appointed by the City Council and meet regularly to discuss issues of local importance and make recommendations to the Council. Advisory commission members serve the community as volunteers.
Standing advisory commissions are:
Current New Hope Commission Openings
The City of New Hope is accepting applications for openings on the Human Rights Commission, Planning Commission and Personnel Board. Commission descriptions are available at the links above or by calling 763.531.5117. All commission members must be a resident of New Hope or a member of the New Hope business community. Personal Board members must currently be employed in the personnel/human resources field. Appointments will be made by the City Council following applicant interviews.
Interested persons should call the city clerk at 763.531.5117 with questions.
Application
West Metro Fire Relief Association
The West Metro Fire-Rescue District (WMFRD) Board of Directors is seeking one Crystal or New Hope resident with financial management background to serve as a trustee on the West Metro Firefighters Relief Association. Appointments are one year. Firefighters and elected officials are excluded.
The West Metro Fire-Rescue District provides fire services to the cities of Crystal and New Hope through response, prevention and education. The West Metro Fire Relief Association oversees its membership’s monthly benefit service pension and is managed by a board of nine trustees. For more information contact Fire Chief Sarah Larson at [email protected] or 763-230-7001.